Circular, scalloped-body coffeepot engraved "AB" in script with a tall incurved neck, flat shoulder and double belly on a domed, circular pedestal base. Round-top, hinged lid has an ivory rosette knop with acorn finial. S-curve wood handle with crescent thumbrest is pinned into a spiral-scroll upper socket and cylindrical lower socket. S-curve spout has elongated D-shaped lip, faceted face and round belly. Body perforated at spout. Underside struck "6" for number of cups it holds. From a coffee- and teapot pair, DL*300417-300418.
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